Crews restriped lanes of traffic, with the goal of helping motorists drive within the speed limit and helping them focus on the road. The restriping included widening the edge stripe and center line stripe to up to 8 inches to increase lane visibility for drivers. The edge stripe was widened on the lane side so the shoulder width is not affected.

Numerous studies have shown that the illusion of a narrower road slows drivers and helps them drive within the speed limit.

Other improvements include removing some trees and other hazards within the right of way and constructing several emergency pullouts.